Audio on Macbook Pro isnt working for me. The HDMI option doesnt pop up in system preferences..
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Which Macbook Pro do you have? Apple > About This Mac. I'm on a Mid 2012 and wondering if this will work for mine.
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Unplugging and replugging usually does the trick. Try it on a different computer too.
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Works fine on my Mac Make sure you have latest mac software update If it still doesnt work take to the Apple support
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Some older Apple products do not supply audio through DisplayPort. Roughly speaking the change occurred in 2009, but Apple has a detailed listing at this URL https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202079
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As far as I know older macbooks cannot send sound through the HDMI port. When I hooked my macbook pro up to the TV I had to also plug in a headphone jack. I'm not sure if this will work with only a TV as I have an AV receiver to route sound through. If you have an AV receiver that has optical audio capability, your macbook (pro?) can output optical audio, at a much better quality than analog, by using a mini toslink adapter. Good luck.
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Problem I had with this is I was going from my DVI port on the Mac to HDMI using an adapter cable, but the DVI port doesn't carry audio, only video. My work around was then wiring an audio cable from the headphone jack of the computer to my surround system. (In my case I used a 3.5mm to RCA cable). Gets messy with extra wires but it does the trick for now.
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I am having the same problem with my macbook pro! Whether I plug in these speakers or not (use the ones already on my laptop) there is no difference in sound at all! I came on here for the same reason, to find out if anyone knows what to do about this.
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I have never used MacBook. However as long as I searched with Google, it seems you can connect the speakers to the audio (headphones) output. You should try to search by yourself too.
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You might want to try going into System Preferences then click on "Sound" and change the output. I have a MacBook Pro laptop and I can only get the sound out of my computer because it was built before 2010 or 2011. I can't remember the exact year. Sometimes the sound wasn't loud enough so I had to buy a little speaker that plugs into the USB port. UGH!! I hope this helps. Ramona C.
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Has anyone tried an HDMI connection from a computer into his receiver? I'm considering hooking up a Mac Mini to it and using media server software to send it audio and video.
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Sabrina, I connected it to my Macbook Pro through a "Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter". You can buy it from amazon for less than $10. Good luck!
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if you have a mac go to 1. System Preferences 2.sound 3. then output and your TV name should be on the list. mine says "Samsing" 4. select and enjoy the sound :)
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Certain macs dont hold the ability to play the sound through the tv. I use external speakers and they work great!
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You have to go under your control panel (can't remember what it's called on a mac, but it's your system preferences/options) and set it to use your usb speakers instead of your macbook speakers. I have the same issue with the headphones and with the HDMI port when I hook it up to my tv.
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Turn the video settings on your Mac to 1080i and ensure the cable is pressed all the way in on the HDMI port. See my review of the product for additional information.
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Check your settings and make sure audio output is set to displayport or HDMI instead of computer speakers.
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Note that even if your Mac is new enough to support sound over HDMI, you may still need to go into your Mac's Sound Preferences and manually change the output from the built-in speakers to the HDMI port. At least, this was the case with my 2011 MBP running 10.9.x; whether auto-magic has since been added in newer Mac models and/or OS versions, I do not know.
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It depends on the computer, I am a PC guy and don't know a lot about Macs. I would check manual and see if it supports audio inline. If so, no extra cables will be necessary!
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LoL you need to find out whether or not MacboOk Pro has HDMI ports. Often times lap top related stuff can be customized by the consumer who is purchasing it. HDMI ports are sort a staple in the industry now if the electronic is worth its salt at all.
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Some early implementations of DisplayPort on laptops did not support audio (generally pre-2010 systems.) Assuming it is not just a setting problem about which audio adapter is used, then you are probably out of luck.